A Chinese takeaway near Lincoln has been told it needs to make urgent improvements after receiving the lowest food hygiene rating possible.

Health inspectors at North Kesteven District Council has called for Forum Chinese takeaway in North Hykeham to make major improvements immediately after slapping the business with a zero food hygiene rating on January 11.

Bosses at the eatery were told that urgent improvement was necessary for its cleanliness and condition of facilities and building.

However, many have enjoyed their experience and the eatery has an overall rating three out of five stars on Trip Advisor.

One customer said: “I'm a big Chinese takeaway fan and I'm quite picky when it comes to where I go but this takeaway is great. [It has] good prices and really tasty food.”

Another added: “This is my regular. I do go to others but this Chinese will do everything exactly how you like it. It's fantastic a lot of people moan about it but it's because they obviously don't tell them how they like things and expect it to be great. Well I love it.”